US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the war

[bambu.]

If it can be verified, I can go along with unfreezing 20BN of Iran's own money on the condition that all the enriched Uranium is turned over to the US, along with the destruction of facilities that can enrich Uranium, and destruction of any missiles/program capable of delivering nukes. This would have to be done and verified before unfreezing of the money, which could take years.

Amen.

 

[Lesh]

The JCPOA was a farce, even Øbama sort of admitted that it was.

No it wasn’t. No he didn’t

 

[Lesh]

It was at 39,000 a year ago and is now at 49,000. Markets do go down as well as up.

The S&P 500 is at a record high, as is the NASDAQ.

Again. Before Trump started this insanity it was at 50K

 

[excalibur]

No it wasn’t. No he didn’t

Wrong.

However, in April 2015, President Obama acknowledged in an NPR interview that the deal included "sunset clauses" where, in the final years of the agreement (around 13-15 years later), Iran’s breakout time to a nuclear weapon would shrink to "near zero". ​

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[excalibur]

Again. Before Trump started this insanity it was at 50K

LOL

The other indexes, as I pointed out, are at record highs. The DJIA was 39,000 in April 2025 and is now 49,000. Markets do go down as well as up.

 

[Lesh]

Wrong.

However, in April 2015, President Obama acknowledged in an NPR interview that the deal included "sunset clauses" where, in the final years of the agreement (around 13-15 years later), Iran’s breakout time to a nuclear weapon would shrink to "near zero". ​

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Fail

He didn’t say it was a farce

 

[CrusaderFrank]

US negotiating to give Iran $20BN in return for giving up its uranium, and end the excursion. Um...ok.

https://www.axios.com/2026/04/17/iran-us-deal-20-billion-frozen-funds-uranium

The U.S. and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the U.S. would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian funds in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium, according to two U.S. officials and two additional sources briefed on the talks.

Why it matters: There has been steady progress in the talks this week, though significant gaps remain. A deal on these terms would bring the war to a close, while potentially generating backlash from Iran hawks.

• President Trump said Thursday that U.S. and Iranian negotiators would likely meet this weekend for a second round of talks to try to seal the deal.
• The talks are expected to take place in Islamabad, likely on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the mediation efforts.
• Pakistan is mediating the negotiations, with behind-the-scenes support from Egypt and Turkey.

Breaking it down: A top priority for the Trump administration is ensuring Iran can't access the stockpile of nearly 2,000kg of enriched uranium buried in its underground nuclear facilities, in particular the 450kg enriched to 60% purity.

• The Iranians, meanwhile, need money.
• The parties are negotiating over what will happen to the stockpile, and how much of Iran's assets will be unfrozen. They are also discussing the terms on which Iran could use that money.

Zoom in: According to two sources, the U.S was ready in an earlier stage of the negotiations to release $6 billion for Iran to purchase food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies. The Iranians demanded $27 billion.

• The latest number discussed by the U.S. and Iran is $20 billion, the sources said. One U.S. official said that was a U.S. proposal. The other U.S. official described the cash-for-uranium concept as "one of many discussions."
• Meanwhile, the U.S. asked Iran to agree to ship all its nuclear material to the U.S., while the Iranians only agreed to "down-blend" it inside Iran.
• Under a compromise proposal now under discussion, some of the highly enriched uranium would be shipped to a third country, not necessarily the U.S., and some of it would be down-blended in Iran under international monitoring.

The intrigue: The three-page memorandum of understanding (MOU) the two sides are negotiating over also includes a "voluntary" moratorium on nuclear enrichment by Iran.

• The U.S. demanded in the last round of talks that Iran agree to a 20-year moratorium. Iran countered with five years. The mediators are still trying to close the gap.
• As part of the MOU, Iran would be allowed to have nuclear research reactors for the production of medical isotopes, but would pledge that all of its nuclear facilities would be above ground. The existing underground facilities would remain out of commission.

I'll take "things completely made up to affect the markets" for $500 billion, Alex

 

[excalibur]

Fail

He didn’t say it was a farce

Not actually what I said, now is it. I actually said:

... even Øbama sort of admitted that it was.

And that is what he did in his remarks on NPR.

 

[Mac-7]

A seven cent drop after a dollar increase?

Whoopee

You are waaay too partisan

 

[Lesh]

You are waaay too partisan

Look in the mirror

And if you think that’s partisan you think most everyone is

 

[schmidlap]

Given the integrity of the current regimes in both Iran and the U.S., this disastrous "little excursion" is far from over, despite what they say.

That makes Bibi happy.

 

[Mac-7]

Look in the mirror

And you think that’s partisan you think most everyone is

You are out of touch with reality

America led by trump is pitching a shutout over Iran

 

[Lesh]

You are out of touch with reality

America led by trump is pitching a shutout over Iran

Only in your partisan eyes

 

[IM2]

If it can be verified, I can go along with unfreezing 20BN of Iran's own money on the condition that all the enriched Uranium is turned over to the US, along with the destruction of facilities that can enrich Uranium, and destruction of any missiles/program capable of delivering nukes. This would have to be done and verified before unfreezing of the money, which could take years.

Obama released 1.7 billion, and you racists have never shut up about it. Now the white --- gives them 20 billion and it's OK.

 

[IM2]

BS.

 

[IM2]

No it wasn’t. No he didn’t

These guys just have to believe that everything Obama did failed.

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

the US has taken Iran's nuclear threat away ! we have decimated their ability to project military power through drones and missiles ! the left and their islomofascist ally have suffered a humiliating defeat ! nothing you say or want to believe changes that !View attachment 1245223

Then, what are the Navy and Marines still doing there?

 

[Nuthin' Fancy]

These guys just have to believe that everything Obama did failed.

And their dear leader, made EVERYTHING better.

 

[HikerGuy83]

Huge mistake.....

I clicked Show ignored content and about 30 people I have on ignore all showed up along with their mind-numbing stupidity.

My head still hurts.

 

[TruthSeeker112125]

Those ships had already sailed.
Both are saner than the radicals in Iran who chants, "Death to America".
and sponsors of terrorists organizations. But you knew that

Meister, since the Cold War began, there are many radical "Leaders" both Political & MIlitary, that have publicly spoke of America being their Enemy. in Russia, & China.

Both Russia, & China, have greatly strengthened & advanced their CBR capabilities, & especially "Nuclear".

To Think that they have spend astronomical amounts of $$$$, Materials, & Effort, on strengthening their Militaries,... With their Primary Target being AMERICA,..... But that they have No Intention of Using that Capability when they see fit,........ In My Belief,..... Is Absolutely Insane.